Legislative Update
Clarifying Roe v Wade
Many people believe that abortion will be illegal should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v Wade. No, that is not what will happen. Abortion will still be legal. The matter will simply return to the states where voters can regulate abortion via their state legislators. Interestingly, 79% of all voters DO want abortion regulated in…
Read MoreSenator Schumer calls for abortion-on-demand roll call vote today
One of the most deceitfully-named bills in Senate history is up for a vote again today. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer is bringing the ‘Women’s Health Protection Act’ to the Senate floor for another vote, despite failing in a February 28th vote. Schumer is forcing the vote in reaction to the leaked Supreme Court draft…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Contact your representative in support of the MOMS Bill
More Options for Maternal Support (MOMS) bill, SF 2381 would help ensure that every new and expecting woman in Iowa has access to meaningful assistance and support when she needs it most through life-affirming pregnancy resource centers. We believe this bill will not only support healthier mothers and children, but it will help our state reduce…
Read MoreCertificate of Nonviable Birth
On Wednesday, the Iowa Legislature gave final approval to SF 577, a bill that would allow mothers who go through a miscarriage to receive a “nonviable birth” certificate for their child, recognizing that child’s humanity and existence. The bill was inspired by successful programs in Nebraska and Florida and originally suggested by Kristen Stiffler, an…
Read MoreAction Alert!
Your action is needed today! Pregnant women and new moms deserve more access to meaningful assistance and support when they need it most. A Senate Appropriations subcommittee has passed Senate File 2354, the Iowa MOMS (More Options for Maternal Support) bill. The bill is a priority of Pulse Life Advocates and the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders.…
Read MoreScenes from the Iowa Supreme Court today
By Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director Pulse Life Advocates Summary: • Chuck Hurley The Family Leader – filed an amici brief • Sam Langholz Assistant Attorney General • Chris Schandevel Legal Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom – filed an amici brief • Alan Ostergren Chief Counsel The Kirkwood Institute – filed an amici brief (wasn’t at…
Read More2022 Legislative Update: What bills survived the funnel, and which didn’t
By Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director Pulse Life Advocates February 18, 2022, was the first funnel this legislative session. Any bill that did not get through the subcommittee and committee process in one chamber was considered dead. We had several pro-life bills that we were working to get passed. Here is a list of the different…
Read MoreMaggie DeWitte’s testimony in support of The Protect Life Amendment
My name is Maggie DeWitte and I am the Executive Director of Iowans for LIFE and the spokesman for the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders. I am speaking to you this morning in support for HSB 41. Thank you for bringing this amendment forward and so quickly in the session, which shows your true commitment to…
Read More2020 Legislative Update
The Pro-Life lobby in the Iowa State Legislature The 2020 Legislative Session will go down in the history books for many reasons. Not the least of which was the suspension of the session due to Covid-19; a virus that ceased the entire world and the ramifications of which we will continue to endure for years…
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